A lack of patience in trifling matters might lead to the disruption of great project.

In old days men studied for the sake of self-improvement; nowadays men study in order to impress other people.

The wise man delights in water, the Good man delights in mountains. For the wise move; but the Good stay still. The wise are happy; but the good secure.

Don't be concerned about others not appreciating you. Be concerned about your not appreciating others.

There are 1,000 lessons in defeat. But only one in victory.

There is no body but eats and drinks. But they are few who can distinguish flavors.

The nobler sort of man emphasizes the good qualities in others, and does not accentuate the bad. The inferior does.